# QR Code

> Generate QR Code from page URLs, link URLs, selected strings, clipboard strings, and page titles. Read the QR code from the image and decode it.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/qr-code-2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/qr-code-2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `qr-code-2`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** zupffwhy
- **Category:** social-communication,shopping
- **Daily users:** 5,251
- **Weekly downloads:** 156
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2026.527.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2021-04-01
- **Size:** 206 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/qr-code-2/)
- **Website:** [https://qrcodeworld.slack.com/](https://qrcodeworld.slack.com/)

## Description

The QR Code Chrome extension enables users to swiftly generate QR codes from various sources including page URLs, link URLs, selected text, clipboard content, and page titles. It also features the ability to read and decode QR codes directly from images, enhancing convenience and productivity for users looking to share or interpret QR data efficiently. This extension is a fork from the popular QR Code Firefox add-on version 66.0.3 and invites community participation in translation efforts via Crowdin. Users can support the development through small donations via platforms like Kampa!, Amazon, or PayPal.Me.

Ideal for both casual users and professionals, this tool provides seamless integration within the Chrome browser for creating and scanning QR codes without the need for external apps. It supports multiple QR code generation use cases and emphasizes ease of use and accessibility.

## Rankings

- #1,159 — Overall
- #45 — Shopping
- #121 — Social & Communication
- #2 — code
- #2 — qr code
- #5 — codes

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`
- `menus`
- `clipboardRead`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `notifications`
- `management`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Overall, the add-on is functional for decoding QR codes with quick mobile sharing and easy toolbar/right-click access. However, reviews show mixed recognition performance, clipboard issues, and at least one malware warn; security concerns exist. It helps desktop users but reliability can vary.

### Pros

- Functional QR code reading/decoding (works as intended).
- Fast transfer/sharing of pages to mobile.
- Easy access from the toolbar and via right-click context menu (decode/generate).
- Desktop QR scanning support (works on PC).

### Cons

- Recognition performance is inconsistent and sometimes lower than competing add-ons.
- Copy to Clipboard feature sometimes does not work.
- Decoded results are shown as notifications rather than allowing direct open/copy.
- Security concern: at least one review reports a malware/virus warning.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/qr-code-2)